By Abigael Sum
NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has already developed e-books in readiness for the laptop-a-child programme, an official has said.
The public publisher revealed yesterday the e-books have in-built multi-media functionality, which will make learning an exciting experience for children at home and in school.
The announcement came a day after the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) said they have developed digital curriculum content for schools.
“KLB has partnered with other institutions such as the Ministries of Education, Information & Communication, Microsoft, KICD, Samsung and others to build sustainable infrastructure, which would enable and quicken the adoption of e-learning in rural schools,” said KLB Managing Director, Eve Obara.
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The collection includes online access to storybooks, course books, teaching guides and revision books.
Obara further said that the digital revolution championed by the President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto offers numerous opportunities to learners and the public in general.
“It will benefit school-going children, book-lovers and the entire publishing sector,” she added.
But even with KICD and KLB already on board with the introduction of this technology in schools, questions still linger on the viability of the project which the information PS Bitange Ndemo estimates will cost the country about 150 billion shillings annually.
KICD, which is in charge of curriculum development in Kenya, has for the last two years run pilot project of digital curriculum content of 12 subjects in 20 secondary schools in 290 constituencies.
The secondary school project was funded by the Government under economic stimulus programme.
Kenya Institute of Education Director Lydia Nzomo says the institute was ready for the roll out.
